Public Speaking

Laramie County Community College
COM 2010 - 750
M. Martin
Laramie County Community College
Students develop foundational verbal, digital, and written communication skills in this introductory public speaking course. Students practice skills to effectively construct, write, organize, deliver, and critique speeches in a variety of public communication contexts and speaking formats. Students focus on the speech development and the preparation process which includes: analyzing the audience, developing the thesis and main ideas/arguments, researching supporting evidence, applying appropriate writing strategies, organizing and outlining, evaluating and revising speech drafts, using appropriate language, vocal delivery and nonverbal behavior in speech performance, listening, critically thinking and reflecting on the speech and writing process, creating digital messages and exploring digital communication technologies. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010.

Spring 2020
11/05/2019 - 01/20/2020
01/21/2020 - 05/15/2020
W 6:00 PM - 8:35 PM (Mountain Time)

Hybrid Hybrid Class
Delivered through a combination of face-to-face interaction and online over the Internet. Students will have to meet at a specific location and time according to a schedule. Online participation may require camera and microphone if also synchronous. Access to course materials will require login. (SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS)


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